Egyptian Avian Influenza Virus Surveillance Results from 2024

Egyptian poultry flocks from seven governorates were tested for avian influenza viruses in 2024. The dataset contains results from real-time RT-PCR assays performed on 50 symptomatic chicken flocks, leading to the identification of novel reassortant viruses. Full-genome sequencing was conducted on selected isolates using Oxford Nanopore Technologies.

Use Cases

• Tracking co-circulation of H5N1 and H9N2 viruses based on surveillance results mentioned in the description
• Analyzing genetic reassortment events based on full-genome sequencing data
• Identifying mutations associated with virulence and mammalian adaptation based on genome analysis
• Monitoring virus evolution in poultry populations based on molecular surveillance data

Strengths

• Data is derived from 50 chicken flocks tested across seven Egyptian governorates
• Includes full-genome sequencing results from isolates using Oxford Nanopore Technologies
• Licensed under CC-BY-4.0 for open reuse

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Dataset size is 5.5 KB, indicating a very limited scope

Provenance

Source

Nahed Yehia via figshare

Collection Method

Molecular surveillance via real-time RT-PCR and virus isolation in SPF embryonated chicken eggs

Time Range

2024

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-08 17:31:10; freshness should be verified

Geography

Egypt (seven governorates)